# Focus Keeper vs BeeLine Reader

The clearest difference is price: Focus Keeper at Free against BeeLine Reader's $4.99. Focus Keeper also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and review sentiment (68% vs 38%). BeeLine Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Focus Keeper is free to download; BeeLine Reader costs $4.99 up front. Focus Keeper sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and BeeLine Reader sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Keeper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focus Keeper has 32K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Focus Keeper's written reviews are positive against 38% of BeeLine Reader's.

Focus Keeper ships an update every 4 days, BeeLine Reader every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Keeper | BeeLine Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-keeper-pomodoro-timer/id867374917/reviews)** | [2.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beeline-reader/id938026867/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **68.4% of reviews** | 38.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 872 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PIXO Incorporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/541568418) | [BeeLine Reader, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/938026866) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Keeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-keeper-pomodoro-timer/id867374917)

This app helps boost productivity and combat procrastination using the Pomodoro technique. It breaks tasks into focused work intervals followed by breaks, ideal for students, professionals, and individuals managing ADHD. Track your progress and stay on task with customizable settings and an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro timer with customizable sessions, Study and exam timer functionality, ADHD-friendly structured technique, Productivity time tracker with charts, Simple and intuitive interface, Customizable break lengths

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Keeper Pro 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Focus Keeper Pro 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Focus Keeper Pro 1 Month | $12.99 | per month |
| Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year Standard | $49.99 | per year |
| Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year Standard | $49.99 | per year |
| Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| Focus Keeper Pro 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| Focus Keeper Pro | $99.99 | one-time |
| Focus Keeper Pro | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective for staying focused
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 🕰️ Helpful for managing time and productivity
- 🔔 Useful break reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔇 Lack of ability to mute/adjust sound
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 💰 Subscription model for full features
- 🔍 Limited task management functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Timer randomly stops counting down
- White noise that can't be turned off
- Inconsistent behavior when switching apps

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch support
- Ability to label/categorize tasks
- Sync with calendar/to-do apps
- More sound/music options
- Customizable break durations


### BeeLine Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beeline-reader/id938026867)

This app uses eye-guiding color gradients to help you read faster and more easily. It's particularly beneficial for individuals with dyslexia, ADD, or vision impairments, and can be used with articles saved from Safari or browsed directly within the app on select websites.

**Highlights:** Eye-guiding color gradients, Improved reading speed, Enhanced reading ability, Safari Action Extension integration, Article saving via Share Extension, In-app browsing on select sites

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BeeLine News Lite | $0.99 | one-time |
| BeeLine News Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| BeeLine News Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| BeeLine Email & Social Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| BeeLine PDF Reader | $9.99 | one-time |
| eBooks Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Keeper free?

Focus Keeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BeeLine Reader free?

BeeLine Reader costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Focus Keeper or BeeLine Reader?

Focus Keeper is rated higher. Focus Keeper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while BeeLine Reader averages 2.3 from 20 ratings.

### Do Focus Keeper or BeeLine Reader have ads?

Neither Focus Keeper nor BeeLine Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Keeper or BeeLine Reader?

Focus Keeper ships an update every 4 days, and BeeLine Reader every 5 months. Most recently, Focus Keeper was updated on October 2, 2026 and BeeLine Reader on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*